Director Grant Management and Program Delivery

Job Description

Level 8, $151,827 - $164,428 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Permanent - Full Time 2025-01-28 4:00 PM Director Grant Management and Program Delivery 16453 The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present. About the department DLGSC is a very diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives. Our purpose is to foster a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy Western Australian community. This is fundamental to WA’s economic development and diversification. It’s key to assuring opportunities for our children and young people into the future. It helps maintain and strengthen the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all community members, and it promotes participation and encourages trust in our government at all levels. Staff in our department work across the areas of arts, culture and creative industries; sport and recreation industries; racing, gaming and liquor-related industry sectors; the local government sector; culturally and linguistically diverse communities, groups and organisations; and major arts, culture, sporting and recreation infrastructure projects. We also support the people of WA, including First Nations peoples, to connect to their culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia, and the State Records Office. Why work with us? At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of ‘Good Humans’! Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community. Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs. We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply. DLGSC are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. About the role This is your opportunity to lead the strategic planning and delivery of grants and programs for the sport and recreation sector, and financial management of the directorate. The position will lead the Grant Management and Program Delivery team and contribute to planning and Directorate and Departmental priorities and outcomes. The successful applicant will possess: The ability to lead and empower a team to achieve quality strategic outcomes Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures and guidelines Proficiency in undertaking financial analysis and deliver grants programs As the Director Grant Management and Program Delivery, you will bring a diverse skill set aimed at achieving outcomes that benefit the community of Western Australia and the Department. We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available, if you have experience in financial management or are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply! For further job-related information, please contactMarcelyn Nicolaou on 0407 442 073 (only contact for information about the role). What’s in it for you? There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC: a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times. superannuation 11.5%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025 access to salary packaging arrangements 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays) study leave/assistance options to purchase additional leave 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work leadership and professional development programs employee assistance and wellness programs. Location This role is based at 246 Vincent St Leederville. How to apply for this position Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide: A two A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager For further details on how to apply please read ‘Information for Applicants’. Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements may be assessed at some stage during the selection process. To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. Pre-employment conditions To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australia Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement: A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment. Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information. Further information If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact HR Recruitment and Establishment on (08) 6552 7540 or If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted. Closing date: Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST) #J-18808-Ljbffr